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LOINC Code 48034-3: WBC corrected for nucl RBC (CSF) [#/Vol]

48034-3 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC corrected for nucl RBC (CSF) [#/Vol] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Leukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Leukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Leukocytes [#/volume] corrected for nucleated erythrocytes in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Leukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; nRBC cor; Nuc; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

WBC corrected for nucl RBC (CSF) [#/Vol]Leukocytes [#/volume] corrected for nucleated erythrocytes in Cerebral spinal fluidWBC nRBC cor # CSFLeukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytesHEM/BCWhite blood cell (WBC) count Corrected for Nucleated Red Blood Cells, Spinal fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48034-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC corrected for nucl RBC (CSF) [#/Vol]
DescriptionLeukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytes
Short nameWBC nRBC cor # CSF
ComponentLeukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.40

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count Corrected for Nucleated Red Blood Cells, Spinal fluid

Part names

Leukocytes^^corrected for nucleated erythrocytesNCncPtCSFQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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